Associate - Commercial Disputes - Bristol

Associate - Commercial Disputes - Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working available)
Salary: £70,000-£90,000 (plus bonus and comprehensive benefits package)

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an Associate to join its leading Commercial Disputes team in Bristol, specialising in media and information law. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high profile, fast paced matters involving reputation management, crisis response and complex commercial litigation for major corporates, fast growth businesses and high net worth individuals.

The Role
You will undertake a genuinely mixed practice across commercial disputes and media/information law, including:

• Acting at all stages of complex commercial disputes for UK and international clients
• Advising on reputational issues and crisis management, including pre publication media queries and business critical investigations
• Advising on online reputation issues, including notice and takedown and intermediary liability
• Acting for publishers and broadcasters on defamation, privacy and other information law matters
• Advising data controllers on data protection complaints, contentious DSARs and related claims
• Supporting clients on cyber incident response and follow on litigation or regulatory issues
• You will work closely with senior lawyers while also receiving early responsibility and direct client exposure.

Candidate Requirements
This role is ideal for a solicitor who:

• Is qualified in England & Wales
• Has strong High Court commercial litigation experience, including case management, disclosure, witness evidence and trial preparation
• Has demonstrable experience in media and information law (e.g., defamation, privacy, breach of confidence, data protection disputes or reputation management)
• Ideally has experience of urgent applications, interim remedies or injunctive relief
• Ideally has experience or strong interest in online content issues, takedown requests, platform liability or social media related disputes
• Ideally has some exposure to cyber incident response
• Brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment and the ability to deliver clear, commercial advice
• Enjoys fast paced, sensitive work and is comfortable handling urgent matters
• Values working within a collaborative, ambitious and supportive team
• Is keen to contribute to business development and build their professional network

Career Development
The firm offers a structured, award winning career development programme, including:

• Clear expectations and progression pathways
• High quality work with early responsibility
• Regular feedback and assessment from experienced colleagues
• Robust technical training and tailored skills development
• Progression based on contribution and potential rather than PQE alone

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Generous benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive, inclusive culture with strong wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a range of internal networks and interest groups

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*